The Daydreamer – May 2017: Week 4 Events

Event hunting? You’re in for a huge week. We’re going to be celebrating Jordan’s Independence Day and welcome in Ramadan! So suffice it to say, there’s a lot going on in the last minutes before we settle in and calm things down for the coming month. If you want to get any partying energy out of your system, this list is for you. Plus, we’ve got a few things on here to stimulate your mind and keep you busy for the next 30 days. So pull out your calendars, and start penciling in!

Celebrate Jordan’s Independence Day this year with a classic Jordanian performance! The Greater Amman Municipality is bringing Omar Al Abdallat (a.k.a. the voice of Jordan) to perform this Wednesday at the Roman Amphitheater! The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and is sure to be an amazing time. So grab your family and friends, wear your kufiya and bring that contagiously patriotic Jordanian spirit to show Jordan some love!

What better way to celebrate your country than hiking through it? This Friday, Backpackers JO are hiking through Wadi Al-Jazara in honor of Jordan’s Independence Day! Wadi Al-Jazara is home to one of Jordan’s most beautiful canyons. It’s an easy-medium level hike which means anyone can join in. It’s a 3 km hike with 4 rappels up to 28m! Perfectly suited for a Friday out, and appreciating the natural beauty of this country. Check out the page for all the necessary information and prep!

Don’t we all wish we could leave the office early? Well, at least for one day, AMSTEL and The Corner’s Pub are making that a reality. Supported by Freedom Music, The Corner’s Pub is the place to be for the International Leave The Office Early & Come Grab an AMSTEL Day! Get there in time for Happy Hour because from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. you’ll get an awesome 50% off AMSTEL beer and drinks, and from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. you’ll enjoy 20% off food! Plus, Ghaem Jozi is going to be playing live at 9:00 p.m. so you’ll want to stick around for the show. Trust us, you’ll want to ditch and come up with an excuse for this event. Check out the page for more information.

The Living Room is hosting One Last Dance to wrap up this great season of events. This event is going to be an intimate, early session with FUZZ and AVIDBOLD dominating the music and sponsored by AMSTEL. So you know it’s going to be good. For more information, check out the event page.

It’s a week of lasts, pre-Ramadan, and Little Italy – Pizzeria is no exception. The joint is hosting a Spring Night Event, where you’ll get to enjoy mouth watering food and delicious drinks. DJ Plot Thickens is going to be spinning, and if you choose, AMSTEL is sponsoring the event, where you’ll get a free AMSTEL with every 2 bottles and they’ll be offering all-you-can-drink Santa Margherita wines and other promos! Check out the event page to find out more.

The ever talented Rami Rais is performing this Thursday at MIST. Vocalist, composer, singer and guitarist, Rami Rais is going to perform covers and remixes of pop stars, with his own oriental twist. Come enjoy the food, the drinks and the melodic tunes. Make sure you check out the event page, and call to reserve your table!

Seedstars Worlds is a global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets, and is coming to Amman on May 22. Seed-stage startups in Jordan will compete to represent our country at the competition this year for a chance to win up to 1 million USD in equity! It’s a great opportunity to network with investors and mentors from all over the world. The event page has all the information you need.

Here’s another way to learn about startups…from those who didn’t make it in the traditional sense. These are the real, down and dirty stories of the startup world. The global movement shares business failures, so you can learn from other’s mistakes. Each speaker will have 7 minutes to share their disasters. There will be time for Q&A’s and networking. Keep up with the page for more information.

With Ramadan starting this week, Grand Hyatt Amman is kicking off the Holy Month with a bazaar! This is where delicious arabic cuisine meets awesome atmosphere. The Tracy Terrace will be home to this exciting bazaar, offering guests a buffet, old arabic music and great Ramadan vibes. Make sure to call to reserve your spot!

Under the Patronage of Her Highness Princess Dina Mired, Four Seasons is a must on your bazaar – list this week. Whatever your heart may desire for Ramadan in terms of needs, you’ll find here. From Ramadan costumes and accessories to Ramadan sweets. It’s an event to check out as we welcome in the blessed month.

Developed by the Finn Church Aid (FCA), Bedayati Bazaar is where startup meets bazaar. This bazaar is the culmination of a three month training in retail entrepreneurship by the FCA and in collaboration with MERCURIA Business College in Finland. Support the dreams of those trying to become successful entrepreneurs, and find some cool things to buy as well!

Price: Free

How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Workshop @ IntelectMe

Sunday, May 22 @ 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Need a little change in your life? Why not start with the source; your mind. The key to changing and maintaining a lifestyle you want is to make sure your mindset is in check. You’re in luck because this Sunday, Health Caoch Adeebeh Sheikh and Life Coach Lara Bitar are holding a workshop on just that. If you’re serious about getting your life in order, this is a great place to start.

Stimulate your mind this week with an evening of contemporary dance performances. Showcasing the ideas and sketches that have been worked on all year, students of Contemporary Dance with Shireen will be moving to beautiful melodies in this informal show. It’s a great way to engage in some art and culture, and see life with a different interpretation.